NDA show of strength as Suvendu Adikari takes oath as 1st BJP CM of Bengal

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Bengal witnesses a historic shift as Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as the state's first BJP Chief Minister, alongside five cabinet ministers. Prime Minister Modi graced the occasion at Brigade Parade Ground, marking a significant political turn. The new government's formation emphasizes regional balance and organizational strength, with a cabinet expansion anticipated soon.

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